Following consultations with the Department of Agriculture (DA), the Philippine International Trading Corporation (PITC), and other stakeholders, the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) expects the lowering of the price of refined sugar. SRA Administrator Pablo Azcona told reporters on Monday,...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has assured that the government stands ready to asisst pompano farming at every stage, from production to marketing, to guarantee its success. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. said the DA will support the Silaguin Bay Fish Farm in increasing local...
Onions (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) A congresswoman from major onion producer Nueva Ecija has described as "very good news" the Department of Agriculture's (DA) recent decision to impose a moratorium on the importation of onions. At the same...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region I, in a statement on Monday, Jan. 22, expressed their support for raising public awareness about the Philippine Standard Time (PhST) and reminded everyone about the importance of valuing and utilizing each other's time wisely. Photo from...
(Unsplash) A ranking congressman has thumbed down the Department of Education's (DepEd) proposal to tweak the school year by reverting to the pre-pandemic June to March calendar from the current August to May calendar. Cagayan de Oro City 2nd...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) highlighted the positive impact of its Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) as it showcased how science, technology, and innovation (STI) can transform businesses. The Department of Science and Technoogy (DOST) showcases Small...
Following the shutdown of a power station last Jan. 17, the Department of Energy (DOE) said that Panay Island's electricity supply remained stable, and normal operations were resumed within a few hours. In a statement, Energy Assistant Secretary Mario Marasigan said that there are no rotational...
The Department of Agriculture-Cordillera (DA-CAR) has urged collaboration among various sectors to address the recent challenges affecting vegetable growers in the province. During the Highland Vegetables Stakeholders Dialogue, Jennilyn Dawayan, the officer in charge - Regional Executive Director...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported on Saturday, Jan. 20, that over 6.5 million Filipinos facing “difficult circumstances” received assistance through its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program from January to December last year. DSWD / Manila...
Motorists will have to brace for fresh round of financial pain next week as pump prices are anticipated to rise by a relatively significant level that will inch close to P1.00 per liter for gasoline and diesel products, based on the calculation of the oil companies. According to the industry...
With Filipino households facing hikes in rice prices, the Department of Science and Technology– Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) on Friday, Jan. 19, suggested finding affordable and nutritious alternatives. Photo from Unsplash According to the Expanded National Nutrition...
(Courtesy of DOLE) The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) launched a series of nationwide service caravan on Thursday, Jan. 18, in honor of household workers or “kasambahay”. The activities “aim to bring government services closer to kasambahay by teaching them and their employers...
